Exhibit 10d
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of January 21, 2003, by and
between Central Illinois Light Company (the "Company") and Robert J. Sprowls
(the "Officer").
RECITALS
A. The Company is engaged in a highly regulated industry and provides,
through its subsidiaries, electrical and gas services to the public in the
central Illinois region;
B. The Company is currently indirectly owned by The AES Corporation
("AES").
C. AES must divest itself of its holdings in the Company and is doing so
by the sale of the Company's parent, CILCORP Inc. ("Parent").
D. Employees of the Company owe a duty to shareholders to maximize value.
E. Officer, President of the Company, plays a vital role in maximizing
such value and in connection with the sale of the Company has and will perform
vital functions in developing disclosure schedules in connection with a sale
agreement and various filings required by various regulatory acts, both state
and federal, and such rules and regulations hereunder.
F. AES has now entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April
28, 2002 (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") by and between AES and Ameren
Corporation ("Ameren").
G. In order to award Officer for his performance in relation to the sale
and to provide further incentive to assist in a prompt closing at the maximum
value for the Company's shareholder, the Company hereby agrees to pay incentive
compensation as provided herein.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises
and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In addition to the terms defined above, the following terms shall have the
meanings assigned herein.
"Maximum Time Variable Bonus" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3(b) hereof.
"Maximum Variable Price Bonus" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3(c) hereof.
"Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation" shall mean the Net Cash Price plus
Recovered Charges.
"Net Cash Price" shall mean the amount in cash AES will receive as set
forth in Section 1.2 of the Stock Purchase Agreement plus income taxes paid by
Parent to AES from January 1, 2002 to the closing of the Stock Purchase
Agreement.
"Recovered Charges" shall mean the charges set forth on Exhibit A to the
extent such charges reduced the Net Cash Price.
"Target" for any month shall mean a Net Cash Price target for such month
as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto as item "net cash to AES." The Target is
determined as of the last day of the month so that if a closing occurs on the
last day of a month, the Target for that month appearing on Schedule 1 shall be
used. However, if a closing occurs in any day of the month prior to the last day
of such month, the Target for the previous month shall be deemed the Target.
2. DUTIES OF OFFICER.
(a) In addition to Officer's duties as President in the day to day
management of the Company's business, Officer shall devote his efforts to the
successful completion of the sale contemplated by the Stock Purchase Agreement.
Such duties shall include, but not be limited to,
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assistance in all required regulatory filings, all closing schedules and
supervision of all employees or consultants of the Company in preparing
schedules, conducting business pending the closing of the sale in accordance
with the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement and assisting in the performance
of all additional agreements as required by the Stock Purchase Agreement.
(b) In performing these duties, Officer shall (1) devote his best efforts
and entire time to advance the interest of the Company and to assist in its
sale; (ii) perform his duties to the best of his ability; and (iii) to perform
such other work as may be required by the Company, including without limitations
such work as may assist AES in the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement.
Nothing in the paragraph shall be deemed to limit Officer from engaging in a
broad range of civic and charitable pursuits.
3. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION. In addition to Officer's right to receive his
current base annual salary and other compensation previously agreed, Officer
shall receive as a result of this Agreement additional compensation (consisting
of all the bonuses set forth below and subject to Section 4 hereof) to reward
Officer for achieving certain goals in connection with the sale contemplated by
the Stock Purchase Agreement. This Agreement supplements all previous
understandings and agreements between the Company and Officer and provides for
compensation in addition to such other compensation and shall not be deemed as a
substitute or replacement therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however,
Officer agrees that the terms of this Agreement supercede any and all other
prior negotiations, understandings or agreements concerning any bonus to be paid
as a result of the sale of the Parent by AES, and also Officer agrees that this
Agreement is in lieu of any other discretionary bonus for the fiscal year 2002
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only. This Agreement represents the final agreement between the Company and
Officer concerning such bonuses and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior
agreements.
(a) Fixed Sale Bonus. If the sale of stock as set forth in the Stock
Purchase Agreement occurs, the Company shall pay Officer One Hundred Ten
Thousand ($110,000) Dollars.
(b) Bonus Tied to Closing Date. If the closing of the Stock Purchase
Agreement occurs on or before January 31, 2003, the Company shall pay to Officer
100% of the Maximum Time Variable Bonus. The Maximum Time Variable Bonus is
Eighty-eight Thousand Five Hundred ($88,500) Dollars. If the closing shall not
occur on or before January 31, 2003, the Maximum Time Variable Bonus shall be
reduced by $14,750 on the first of each month thereafter so that the bonus
earned hereunder if a closing occurs in February would be $73,750, for a closing
in March, $59,000, April $44,250, May $29,500, June $14,750 and nothing for any
closing occurring after July 1, 2003.
(c) Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. Immediately prior to closing, the
Company shall calculate the Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation. If the Net
Cash Price for Bonus Calculation exceeds the applicable Target for the closing
date by $15 million (the "Maximum"), then the Company shall pay Officer the
Maximum Variable Price Bonus. The Maximum Variable Price Bonus is equal to Two
Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred ($206,500) Dollars. If the Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation is less than an amount equal to the applicable Target less $15
million (the "Base") no bonus shall be paid. If the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation is an amount between the Maximum and the Base, the bonus paid
hereunder shall be a percentage of the Maximum Variable Price Bonus determined
by the following formula:
Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation - Base X Maximum Variable Price Bonus
-------------------------------------------
30,000,000
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4. CONDITION TO PAYMENT. Incentive compensation provided hereunder will be
paid only upon the following conditions.
(a) Fixed Sale Bonus. The Fixed Sale Bonus shall be payable to
Officer or to his estate when the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement
has occurred provided prior to such date the Officer has not voluntarily
left the Company's employment.
(b) Bonus Tied to Closing Date and Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. The
bonuses set forth in Section 3(b) and 3(c) shall not be payable if the
Officer voluntarily leaves the Company's employment or is terminated for
cause prior to the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement. For purposes
hereof, "cause" shall consist of only the following: indictment or other
holding over for a felony, commission of fraud, gross malfeasance or
improper conduct resulting in substantial injury to the interests of the
Company. In the event that Officer has not actively worked full-time up to
and through the date of the closing due to death or disability, the
Company shall calculate a percentage of the bonuses set forth in Section
3(b) and 3(c) to be paid as follows: The Company shall determine what
percentage of time during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the
Stock Purchase Agreement that the Officer was actively employed. Officer
or his estate shall be entitled to receive that percentage of such bonuses
as would otherwise be due if Officer was actively employed for the full
twelve months. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company terminates
Officer's employment without cause, the Company shall pay the full amount
of the bonuses set forth in Section 3(b) and 3(c) at the time of payment
set forth in paragraph 5 hereof.
5. TIME OF PAYMENT. The incentive compensation provided herein shall
be paid as follows:
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(a) Fixed Sale Bonus and Bonus Tied to Closing Date. On the date of the
closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Officer,
the Fixed Sale Bonus and the Bonus Tied to Closing Date, adjusted as required by
paragraph 4 hereof.
(b) Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. On the Closing Date of the Stock
Purchase Agreement, the Company shall calculate an estimated Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation subject to adjustment as provided herein. Except as set forth
herein, the Company shall pay 50% of the bonus set forth in Section 3(c) (after
any adjustment required by Section 4 hereof) based upon such Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation. When the Final Purchase Price, as defined in the Stock
Purchase Agreement, is determined in accordance with the Stock Purchase
Agreement, the Company shall recalculate the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation. Any remaining bonuses due Officer as the result of such
recalculation shall be paid Officer at such time. If, however, such calculation
produces a bonus less than what was already paid Officer, the Officer shall
reimburse the Company for such overpayment.
Officer acknowledges that payment of the Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price on
the Closing Date of the Stock Purchase Agreement is merely an advance on such
bonus and a provisional payment. The advance made is not final compensation on
such bonus. To the extent any such advance is an overpayment, the Officer must
repay such amount in full within 60 days after notice from the Company of the
overpayment. If the Officer fails to make such payment, the Company shall have
all remedies available at law for collection of such debt.
6. AGREEMENT NON-ASSIGNABLE. Officer may not assign, pledge or otherwise
transfer any benefits of this Agreement, but the benefits of this Agreement
shall inure to Officer's heirs.
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7. NOTICES. Any notice required or desired to be given under the Agreement
shall be deemed given if in writing and sent by first class mail to the Officer
or the Company at the addresses as set forth below or to such other address of
which either the Officer or the Company shall notify the other in writing.
Address of the Company
300 Liberty Street
Peoria, Illinois 61602
Address of Officer
433 N. Sagewood Drive
Peoria, Illinois 61604
8. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver of either party hereto of a breach or
condition of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed
as a waiver of any subsequent breach or condition by either the Company or the
Officer.
9. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is made in Illinois and shall be governed
by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard for its principles for
conflicts of laws.
10. AMENDMENTS. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended only by a
written agreement executed by the Company and Officer.
11. BONUSES NOT TO BE ANNUAL COMPENSATION UNDER RETENTION AGREEMENT.
Solely for purposes of determining whether Officer has terminated employment for
good reason pursuant to Section 2.2 of a Retention Agreement (Energy Delivery
Business Unit) dated October 16, 2001 (the "Retention Agreement") bonuses set
forth herein shall not be deemed Annual Compensation as defined in the Retention
Agreement. The maximum amounts payable hereunder shall not be deemed targets for
incentive compensation as described in Section 2.2 of the Retention Agreement.
If bonuses herein are the only bonuses established for Officer for the
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fiscal year of the sale utilizing targets, then Annual Compensation shall be
determined as of the year 2000 as set forth in the Retention Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year set forth above.
/s/Robert J. Sprowls
Robert J. Sprowls
Officer
/s/Leonard M. Lee
Leonard M. Lee
Central Illinois Light Company
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Exhibit 10d
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of January 21, 2003, by and
between Central Illinois Light Company (the "Company") and Scott A. Cisel (the
"Officer").
RECITALS
A. The Company is engaged in a highly regulated industry and provides,
through its subsidiaries, electrical and gas services to the public in the
central Illinois region;
B. The Company is currently indirectly owned by The AES Corporation
("AES").
C. AES must divest itself of its holdings in the Company and is doing so
by the sale of the Company's parent, CILCORP Inc. ("Parent").
D. Employees of the Company owe a duty to shareholders to maximize value.
E. Officer, Senior Vice President of the Company, plays a vital role in
maximizing such value and in connection with the sale of the Company has and
will perform vital functions in developing disclosure schedules in connection
with a sale agreement and various filings required by various regulatory acts,
both state and federal, and such rules and regulations hereunder.
F. AES has now entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April
28, 2002 (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") by and between AES and Ameren
Corporation ("Ameren").
G. In order to award Officer for his performance in relation to the sale
and to provide further incentive to assist in a prompt closing at the maximum
value for the Company's shareholder, the Company hereby agrees to pay incentive
compensation as provided herein.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises
and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In addition to the terms defined above, the following terms shall have the
meanings assigned herein.
"Maximum Time Variable Bonus" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3(b) hereof.
"Maximum Variable Price Bonus" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3(c) hereof.
"Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation" shall mean the Net Cash Price plus
Recovered Charges.
"Net Cash Price" shall mean the amount in cash AES will receive as set
forth in Section 1.2 of the Stock Purchase Agreement plus income taxes paid by
Parent to AES from January 1, 2002 to the closing of the Stock Purchase
Agreement.
"Recovered Charges" shall mean the charges set forth on Exhibit A to the
extent such charges reduced the Net Cash Price.
"Target" for any month shall mean a Net Cash Price target for such month
as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto as item "net cash to AES." The Target is
determined as of the last day of the month so that if a closing occurs on the
last day of a month, the Target for that month appearing on Schedule 1 shall be
used. However, if a closing occurs in any day of the month prior to the last day
of such month, the Target for the previous month shall be deemed the Target.
2. DUTIES OF OFFICER.
(a) In addition to Officer's duties as Senior Vice President in the day to
day management of the Company's business, Officer shall devote his efforts to
the successful completion of the sale contemplated by the Stock Purchase
Agreement. Such duties shall
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include, but not be limited to, assistance in all required regulatory filings,
all closing schedules and supervision of all employees or consultants of the
Company in preparing schedules, conducting business pending the closing of the
sale in accordance with the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement and assisting
in the performance of all additional agreements as required by the Stock
Purchase Agreement.
(b) In performing these duties, Officer shall (1) devote his best efforts
and entire time to advance the interest of the Company and to assist in its
sale; (ii) perform his duties to the best of his ability; and (iii) to perform
such other work as may be required by the Company, including without limitations
such work as may assist AES in the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement.
Nothing in the paragraph shall be deemed to limit Officer from engaging in a
broad range of civic and charitable pursuits.
3. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION. In addition to Officer's right to receive his
current base annual salary and other compensation previously agreed, Officer
shall receive as a result of this Agreement additional compensation (consisting
of all the bonuses set forth below and subject to Section 4 hereof) to reward
Officer for achieving certain goals in connection with the sale contemplated by
the Stock Purchase Agreement. This Agreement supplements all previous
understandings and agreements between the Company and Officer and provides for
compensation in addition to such other compensation and shall not be deemed as a
substitute or replacement therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however,
Officer agrees that the terms of this Agreement supercede any and all other
prior negotiations, understandings or agreements concerning any bonus to be paid
as a result of the sale of the Parent by AES, and also Officer agrees that this
Agreement is in lieu of any other discretionary bonus for the fiscal year 2002
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only. This Agreement represents the final agreement between the Company and
Officer concerning such bonuses and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior
agreements.
(a) Fixed Sale Bonus. If the sale of stock as set forth in the Stock
Purchase Agreement occurs, the Company shall pay Officer Seventy Thousand
($70,000) Dollars.
(b) Bonus Tied to Closing Date. If the closing of the Stock Purchase
Agreement occurs on or before January 31, 2003, the Company shall pay to Officer
100% of the Maximum Time Variable Bonus. The Maximum Time Variable Bonus is One
Hundred Twenty Thousand ($120,000) Dollars. If the closing shall not occur on or
before January 31, 2003, the Maximum Time Variable Bonus shall be reduced by
$20,000 on the first of each month thereafter so that the bonus earned hereunder
if a closing occurs in February would be $100,000, for a closing in March,
$80,000, April $60,000, May $40,000, June $20,000 and nothing for any closing
occurring after July 1, 2003.
(c) Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. Immediately prior to closing, the
Company shall calculate the Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation. If the Net
Cash Price for Bonus Calculation exceeds the applicable Target for the closing
date by $15 million (the "Maximum"), then the Company shall pay Officer the
Maximum Variable Price Bonus. The Maximum Variable Price Bonus is equal to One
Hundred Twenty Thousand ($120,000) Dollars. If the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation is less than an amount equal to the applicable Target less $15
million (the "Base") no bonus shall be paid. If the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation is an amount between the Maximum and the Base, the bonus paid
hereunder shall be a percentage of the Maximum Variable Price Bonus determined
by the following formula:
Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation - Base X Maximum Variable Price Bonus
-------------------------------------------
30,000,000
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4. CONDITION TO PAYMENT. Incentive compensation provided hereunder will be
paid only upon the following conditions.
(a) Fixed Sale Bonus. The Fixed Sale Bonus shall be payable to
Officer or to his estate when the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement
has occurred provided prior to such date the Officer has not voluntarily
left the Company's employment.
(b) Bonus Tied to Closing Date and Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. The
bonuses set forth in Section 3(b) and 3(c) shall not be payable if the
Officer voluntarily leaves the Company's employment or is terminated for
cause prior to the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement. For purposes
hereof, "cause" shall consist of only the following: indictment or other
holding over for a felony, commission of fraud, gross malfeasance or
improper conduct resulting in substantial injury to the interests of the
Company. In the event that Officer has not actively worked full-time up to
and through the date of the closing due to death or disability, the
Company shall calculate a percentage of the bonuses set forth in Section
3(b) and 3(c) to be paid as follows: The Company shall determine what
percentage of time during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the
Stock Purchase Agreement that the Officer was actively employed. Officer
or his estate shall be entitled to receive that percentage of such bonuses
as would otherwise be due if Officer was actively employed for the full
twelve months. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company terminates
Officer's employment without cause, the Company shall pay the full amount
of the bonuses set forth in Section 3(b) and 3(c) at the time of payment
set forth in paragraph 5 hereof.
5. TIME OF PAYMENT. The incentive compensation provided herein shall be
paid as follows:
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(a) Fixed Sale Bonus and Bonus Tied to Closing Date. On the date of the
closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Officer,
the Fixed Sale Bonus and the Bonus Tied to Closing Date, adjusted as required by
paragraph 4 hereof.
(b) Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. On the Closing Date of the Stock
Purchase Agreement, the Company shall calculate an estimated Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation subject to adjustment as provided herein. Except as set forth
herein, the Company shall pay 50% of the bonus set forth in Section 3(c) (after
any adjustment required by Section 4 hereof) based upon such Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation. When the Final Purchase Price, as defined in the Stock
Purchase Agreement, is determined in accordance with the Stock Purchase
Agreement, the Company shall recalculate the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation. Any remaining bonuses due Officer as the result of such
recalculation shall be paid Officer at such time. If, however, such calculation
produces a bonus less than what was already paid Officer, the Officer shall
reimburse the Company for such overpayment.
Officer acknowledges that payment of the Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price on
the Closing Date of the Stock Purchase Agreement is merely an advance on such
bonus and a provisional payment. The advance made is not final compensation on
such bonus. To the extent any such advance is an overpayment, the Officer must
repay such amount in full within 60 days after notice from the Company of the
overpayment. If the Officer fails to make such payment, the Company shall have
all remedies available at law for collection of such debt.
6. AGREEMENT NON-ASSIGNABLE. Officer may not assign, pledge or otherwise
transfer any benefits of this Agreement, but the benefits of this Agreement
shall inure to Officer's heirs.
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7. NOTICES. Any notice required or desired to be given under the Agreement
shall be deemed given if in writing and sent by first class mail to the Officer
or the Company at the addresses as set forth below or to such other address of
which either the Officer or the Company shall notify the other in writing.
Address of the Company
300 Liberty Street
Peoria, Illinois 61602
Address of Officer
222 Southgate Drive
Elmwood, Illinois 61529
8. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver of either party hereto of a breach or
condition of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed
as a waiver of any subsequent breach or condition by either the Company or the
Officer.
9. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is made in Illinois and shall be governed
by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard for its principles for
conflicts of laws.
10. AMENDMENTS. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended only by a
written agreement executed by the Company and Officer.
11. BONUSES NOT TO BE ANNUAL COMPENSATION UNDER RETENTION AGREEMENT.
Solely for purposes of determining whether Officer has terminated employment for
good reason pursuant to Section 2.2 of a Retention Agreement (Sales and
Marketing Business Unit) dated October 16, 2001 (the "Retention Agreement")
bonuses set forth herein shall not be deemed Annual Compensation as defined in
the Retention Agreement. The maximum amounts payable hereunder shall not be
deemed targets for incentive compensation as described in Section 2.2 of the
Retention Agreement. If bonuses herein are the only bonuses established for
Officer for the
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fiscal year of the sale utilizing targets, then Annual Compensation shall be
determined as of the year 2000 as set forth in the Retention Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year set forth above.
/s/Scott A. Cisel
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Scott A. Cisel
Officer
/s/Leonard M. Lee
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Leonard M. Lee
Central Illinois Light Company
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Exhibit 10d
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of January 21, 2003, by and
between Central Illinois Light Company (the "Company") and James L. Luckey, III
(the "Officer").
RECITALS
A. The Company is engaged in a highly regulated industry and provides,
through its subsidiaries, electrical and gas services to the public in the
central Illinois region;
B. The Company is currently indirectly owned by The AES Corporation
("AES").
C. AES must divest itself of its holdings in the Company and is doing so
by the sale of the Company's parent, CILCORP Inc. ("Parent").
D. Employees of the Company owe a duty to shareholders to maximize value.
E. Officer, Vice President of the Company, plays a vital role in
maximizing such value and in connection with the sale of the Company has and
will perform vital functions in developing disclosure schedules in connection
with a sale agreement and various filings required by various regulatory acts,
both state and federal, and such rules and regulations hereunder.
F. AES has now entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April
28, 2002 (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") by and between AES and Ameren
Corporation ("Ameren").
G. In order to award Officer for his performance in relation to the sale
and to provide further incentive to assist in a prompt closing at the maximum
value for the Company's shareholder, the Company hereby agrees to pay incentive
compensation as provided herein.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises
and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In addition to the terms defined above, the following terms shall have the
meanings assigned herein.
"Maximum Time Variable Bonus" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3(b) hereof.
"Maximum Variable Price Bonus" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3(c) hereof.
"Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation" shall mean the Net Cash Price plus
Recovered Charges.
"Net Cash Price" shall mean the amount in cash AES will receive as set
forth in Section 1.2 of the Stock Purchase Agreement plus income taxes paid by
Parent to AES from January 1, 2002 to the closing of the Stock Purchase
Agreement.
"Recovered Charges" shall mean the charges set forth on Exhibit A to the
extent such charges reduced the Net Cash Price.
"Target" for any month shall mean a Net Cash Price target for such month
as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto as item "net cash to AES." The Target is
determined as of the last day of the month so that if a closing occurs on the
last day of a month, the Target for that month appearing on Schedule 1 shall be
used. However, if a closing occurs in any day of the month prior to the last day
of such month, the Target for the previous month shall be deemed the Target.
2. DUTIES OF OFFICER.
(a) In addition to Officer's duties as Vice President in the day to day
management of the Company's business, Officer shall devote his efforts to the
successful completion of the sale contemplated by the Stock Purchase Agreement.
Such duties shall include, but not be limited to,
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assistance in all required regulatory filings, all closing schedules and
supervision of all employees or consultants of the Company in preparing
schedules, conducting business pending the closing of the sale in accordance
with the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement and assisting in the performance
of all additional agreements as required by the Stock Purchase Agreement.
(b) In performing these duties, Officer shall (1) devote his best efforts
and entire time to advance the interest of the Company and to assist in its
sale; (ii) perform his duties to the best of his ability; and (iii) to perform
such other work as may be required by the Company, including without limitations
such work as may assist AES in the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement.
Nothing in the paragraph shall be deemed to limit Officer from engaging in a
broad range of civic and charitable pursuits.
3. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION. In addition to Officer's right to receive his
current base annual salary and other compensation previously agreed, Officer
shall receive as a result of this Agreement additional compensation (consisting
of all the bonuses set forth below and subject to Section 4 hereof) to reward
Officer for achieving certain goals in connection with the sale contemplated by
the Stock Purchase Agreement. This Agreement supplements all previous
understandings and agreements between the Company and Officer and provides for
compensation in addition to such other compensation and shall not be deemed as a
substitute or replacement therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however,
Officer agrees that the terms of this Agreement supercede any and all other
prior negotiations, understandings or agreements concerning any bonus to be paid
as a result of the sale of the Parent by AES, and also Officer agrees that this
Agreement is in lieu of any other discretionary bonus for the fiscal year 2002
3
only. This Agreement represents the final agreement between the Company and
Officer concerning such bonuses and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior
agreements.
(a) Fixed Sale Bonus. If the sale of stock as set forth in the Stock
Purchase Agreement occurs, the Company shall pay Officer Ninety Thousand
($90,000) Dollars.
(b) Bonus Tied to Closing Date. If the closing of the Stock Purchase
Agreement occurs on or before January 31, 2003, the Company shall pay to Officer
100% of the Maximum Time Variable Bonus. The Maximum Time Variable Bonus is
Sixty-five Thousand ($65,000) Dollars. If the closing shall not occur on or
before January 31, 2003, the Maximum Time Variable Bonus shall be reduced by
$10,833.33 on the first of each month thereafter so that the bonus earned
hereunder if a closing occurs in February would be $54,166.67, for a closing in
March, $43,333.34, April $32,500.00, May $21,666.68, June $10,833.35 and nothing
for any closing occurring after July 1, 2003.
(c) Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. Immediately prior to closing, the
Company shall calculate the Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation. If the Net
Cash Price for Bonus Calculation exceeds the applicable Target for the closing
date by $15 million (the "Maximum"), then the Company shall pay Officer the
Maximum Variable Price Bonus. The Maximum Variable Price Bonus is equal to Two
Hundred Sixty Thousand ($260,000) Dollars. If the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation is less than an amount equal to the applicable Target less $15
million (the "Base") no bonus shall be paid. If the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation is an amount between the Maximum and the Base, the bonus paid
hereunder shall be a percentage of the Maximum Variable Price Bonus determined
by the following formula:
Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation - Base X Maximum Variable Price Bonus
-------------------------------------------
30,000,000
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4. CONDITION TO PAYMENT. Incentive compensation provided hereunder will be
paid only upon the following conditions.
(a) Fixed Sale Bonus. The Fixed Sale Bonus shall be payable to
Officer or to his estate when the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement
has occurred provided prior to such date the Officer has not voluntarily
left the Company's employment.
(b) Bonus Tied to Closing Date and Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. The
bonuses set forth in Section 3(b) and 3(c) shall not be payable if the
Officer voluntarily leaves the Company's employment or is terminated for
cause prior to the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement. For purposes
hereof, "cause" shall consist of only the following: indictment or other
holding over for a felony, commission of fraud, gross malfeasance or
improper conduct resulting in substantial injury to the interests of the
Company. In the event that Officer has not actively worked full-time up to
and through the date of the closing due to death or disability, the
Company shall calculate a percentage of the bonuses set forth in Section
3(b) and 3(c) to be paid as follows: The Company shall determine what
percentage of time during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the
Stock Purchase Agreement that the Officer was actively employed. Officer
or his estate shall be entitled to receive that percentage of such bonuses
as would otherwise be due if Officer was actively employed for the full
twelve months. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company terminates
Officer's employment without cause, the Company shall pay the full amount
of the bonuses set forth in Section 3(b) and 3(c) at the time of payment
set forth in paragraph 5 hereof.
5. TIME OF PAYMENT. The incentive compensation provided herein shall be
paid as follows:
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(a) Fixed Sale Bonus and Bonus Tied to Closing Date. On the date of the
closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Officer,
the Fixed Sale Bonus and the Bonus Tied to Closing Date, adjusted as required by
paragraph 4 hereof.
(b) Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. On the Closing Date of the Stock
Purchase Agreement, the Company shall calculate an estimated Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation subject to adjustment as provided herein. Except as set forth
herein, the Company shall pay 50% of the bonus set forth in Section 3(c) (after
any adjustment required by Section 4 hereof) based upon such Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation. When the Final Purchase Price, as defined in the Stock
Purchase Agreement, is determined in accordance with the Stock Purchase
Agreement, the Company shall recalculate the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation. Any remaining bonuses due Officer as the result of such
recalculation shall be paid Officer at such time. If, however, such calculation
produces a bonus less than what was already paid Officer, the Officer shall
reimburse the Company for such overpayment.
Officer acknowledges that payment of the Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price on
the Closing Date of the Stock Purchase Agreement is merely an advance on such
bonus and a provisional payment. The advance made is not final compensation on
such bonus. To the extent any such advance is an overpayment, the Officer must
repay such amount in full within 60 days after notice from the Company of the
overpayment. If the Officer fails to make such payment, the Company shall have
all remedies available at law for collection of such debt.
6. AGREEMENT NON-ASSIGNABLE. Officer may not assign, pledge or otherwise
transfer any benefits of this Agreement, but the benefits of this Agreement
shall inure to Officer's heirs.
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7. NOTICES. Any notice required or desired to be given under the Agreement
shall be deemed given if in writing and sent by first class mail to the Officer
or the Company at the addresses as set forth below or to such other address of
which either the Officer or the Company shall notify the other in writing.
Address of the Company
300 Liberty Street
Peoria, Illinois 61602
Address of Officer
3343 West Lexington Court
Peoria, Illinois 61615
8. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver of either party hereto of a breach or
condition of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed
as a waiver of any subsequent breach or condition by either the Company or the
Officer.
9. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is made in Illinois and shall be governed
by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard for its principles for
conflicts of laws.
10. AMENDMENTS. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended only by a
written agreement executed by the Company and Officer.
11. BONUSES NOT TO BE ANNUAL COMPENSATION UNDER RETENTION AGREEMENT.
Solely for purposes of determining whether Officer has terminated employment for
good reason pursuant to Section 2.2 of a Retention Agreement (Duck Creek
Business Unit) dated March 1, 2002 (the "Retention Agreement") bonuses set forth
herein shall not be deemed Annual Compensation as defined in the Retention
Agreement. The maximum amounts payable hereunder shall not be deemed targets for
incentive compensation as described in Section 2.2 of the Retention Agreement.
If bonuses herein are the only bonuses established for Officer for the
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fiscal year of the sale utilizing targets, then Annual Compensation shall be
determined as of the year 2000 as set forth in the Retention Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year set forth above.
/s/James L. Luckey, III
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James L. Luckey, III
Officer
/s/Leonard M. Lee
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Leonard M. Lee
Central Illinois Light Company
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Exhibit 10d
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of January 21, 2003, by and
between Central Illinois Light Company (the "Company") and Thomas S. Romanowski
(the "Officer").
RECITALS
A. The Company is engaged in a highly regulated industry and provides,
through its subsidiaries, electrical and gas services to the public in the
central Illinois region;
B. The Company is currently indirectly owned by The AES Corporation
("AES").
C. AES must divest itself of its holdings in the Company and is doing so
by the sale of the Company's parent, CILCORP Inc. ("Parent").
D. Employees of the Company owe a duty to shareholders to maximize value.
E. Officer, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, plays a vital role in
maximizing such value and in connection with the sale of the Company has and
will perform vital functions in developing disclosure schedules in connection
with a sale agreement and various filings required by various regulatory acts,
both state and federal, and such rules and regulations hereunder.
F. AES has now entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April
28, 2002 (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") by and between AES and Ameren
Corporation ("Ameren").
G. In order to award Officer for his performance in relation to the sale
and to provide further incentive to assist in a prompt closing at the maximum
value for the Company's shareholder, the Company hereby agrees to pay incentive
compensation as provided herein.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises
and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In addition to the terms defined above, the following terms shall have the
meanings assigned herein.
"Maximum Time Variable Bonus" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3(b) hereof.
"Maximum Variable Price Bonus" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3(c) hereof.
"Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation" shall mean the Net Cash Price plus
Recovered Charges.
"Net Cash Price" shall mean the amount in cash AES will receive as set
forth in Section 1.2 of the Stock Purchase Agreement plus income taxes paid by
Parent to AES from January 1, 2002 to the closing of the Stock Purchase
Agreement.
"Recovered Charges" shall mean the charges set forth on Exhibit A to the
extent such charges reduced the Net Cash Price.
"Target" for any month shall mean a Net Cash Price target for such month
as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto as item "net cash to AES." The Target is
determined as of the last day of the month so that if a closing occurs on the
last day of a month, the Target for that month appearing on Schedule 1 shall be
used. However, if a closing occurs in any day of the month prior to the last day
of such month, the Target for the previous month shall be deemed the Target.
2. DUTIES OF OFFICER.
(a) In addition to Officer's duties as Chief Financial Officer in the day
to day management of the Company's business, Officer shall devote his efforts to
the successful completion of the sale contemplated by the Stock Purchase
Agreement. Such duties shall
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include, but not be limited to, assistance in all required regulatory filings,
all closing schedules and supervision, if applicable, of any employees or
consultants of the Company in preparing schedules, conducting business pending
the closing of the sale in accordance with the terms of the Stock Purchase
Agreement and assisting in the performance of all additional agreements as
required by the Stock Purchase Agreement.
(b) In performing these duties, Officer shall (1) devote his best efforts
and entire time to advance the interest of the Company and to assist in its
sale; (ii) perform his duties to the best of his ability; and (iii) to perform
such other work as may be required by the Company, including without limitations
such work as may assist AES in the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement.
Nothing in the paragraph shall be deemed to limit Officer from engaging in a
broad range of civic and charitable pursuits.
3. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION. In addition to Officer's right to receive his
current base annual salary and other compensation previously agreed, Officer
shall receive as a result of this Agreement additional compensation (consisting
of all the bonuses set forth below and subject to Section 4 hereof) to reward
Officer for achieving certain goals in connection with the sale contemplated by
the Stock Purchase Agreement. This Agreement supplements all previous
understandings and agreements between the Company and Officer and provides for
compensation in addition to such other compensation and shall not be deemed as a
substitute or replacement therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however,
Officer agrees that the terms of this Agreement supercede any and all other
prior negotiations, understandings or agreements concerning any bonus to be paid
as a result of the sale of the Parent by AES. This Agreement represents the
final agreement between the Company and Officer concerning such bonuses and may
not be contradicted by evidence of prior agreements.
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(a) Fixed Sale Bonus. If the sale of stock as set forth in the Stock
Purchase Agreement occurs, the Company shall pay Officer Five Thousand ($5,000)
Dollars.
(b) Bonus Tied to Closing Date. If the closing of the Stock Purchase
Agreement occurs on or before January 31, 2003, the Company shall pay to Officer
100% of the Maximum Time Variable Bonus. The Maximum Time Variable Bonus is Ten
Thousand ($10,000) Dollars. If the closing shall not occur on or before January
31, 2003, the Maximum Time Variable Bonus shall be reduced by $1,666.67 on the
first of each month thereafter so that the bonus earned hereunder if a closing
occurs in February would be $8,333.33, for a closing in March, $6,666.66, April
$4,999.99, May $3,333.32, June $1,666.65 and nothing for any closing occurring
after July 1, 2003.
(c) Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. Immediately prior to closing, the
Company shall calculate the Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation. If the Net
Cash Price for Bonus Calculation exceeds the applicable Target for the closing
date by $15 million (the "Maximum"), then the Company shall pay Officer the
Maximum Variable Price Bonus. The Maximum Variable Price Bonus is equal to Forty
Thousand ($40,000) Dollars. If the Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation is less
than an amount equal to the applicable Target less $15 million (the "Base") no
bonus shall be paid. If the Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation is an amount
between the Maximum and the Base, the bonus paid hereunder shall be a percentage
of the Maximum Variable Price Bonus determined by the following formula:
Net Cash Price for Bonus Calculation - Base X Maximum Variable Price Bonus
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30,000,000
4. CONDITION TO PAYMENT. Incentive compensation provided hereunder will be
paid only upon the following conditions.
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(a) Fixed Sale Bonus. The Fixed Sale Bonus shall be payable to
Officer or to his estate when the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement
has occurred provided prior to such date the Officer has not voluntarily
left the Company's employment.
(b) Bonus Tied to Closing Date and Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. The
bonuses set forth in Section 3(b) and 3(c) shall not be payable if the
Officer voluntarily leaves the Company's employment or is terminated for
cause prior to the closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement. For purposes
hereof, "cause" shall consist of only the following: indictment or other
holding over for a felony, commission of fraud, gross malfeasance or
improper conduct resulting in substantial injury to the interests of the
Company. In the event that Officer has not actively worked full-time up to
and through the date of the closing due to death or disability, the
Company shall calculate a percentage of the bonuses set forth in Section
3(b) and 3(c) to be paid as follows: The Company shall determine what
percentage of time during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the
Stock Purchase Agreement that the Officer was actively employed. Officer
or his estate shall be entitled to receive that percentage of such bonuses
as would otherwise be due if Officer was actively employed for the full
twelve months. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company terminates
Officer's employment without cause, the Company shall pay the full amount
of the bonuses set forth in Section 3(b) and 3(c) at the time of payment
set forth in paragraph 5 hereof.
5. TIME OF PAYMENT. The incentive compensation provided herein shall be
paid as follows:
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(a) Fixed Sale Bonus and Bonus Tied to Closing Date. On the date of the
closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Officer,
the Fixed Sale Bonus and the Bonus Tied to Closing Date, adjusted as required by
paragraph 4 hereof.
(b) Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price. On the Closing Date of the Stock
Purchase Agreement, the Company shall calculate an estimated Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation subject to adjustment as provided herein. Except as set forth
herein, the Company shall pay 50% of the bonus set forth in Section 3(c) (after
any adjustment required by Section 4 hereof) based upon such Net Cash Price for
Bonus Calculation. When the Final Purchase Price, as defined in the Stock
Purchase Agreement, is determined in accordance with the Stock Purchase
Agreement, the Company shall recalculate the Net Cash Price for Bonus
Calculation. Any remaining bonuses due Officer as the result of such
recalculation shall be paid Officer at such time. If, however, such calculation
produces a bonus less than what was already paid Officer, the Officer shall
reimburse the Company for such overpayment.
Officer acknowledges that payment of the Bonus Tied to Net Cash Price on
the Closing Date of the Stock Purchase Agreement is merely an advance on such
bonus and a provisional payment. The advance made is not final compensation on
such bonus. To the extent any such advance is an overpayment, the Officer must
repay such amount in full within 60 days after notice from the Company of the
overpayment. If the Officer fails to make such payment, the Company shall have
all remedies available at law for collection of such debt.
6. AGREEMENT NON-ASSIGNABLE. Officer may not assign, pledge or otherwise
transfer any benefits of this Agreement, but the benefits of this Agreement
shall inure to Officer's heirs.
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7. NOTICES. Any notice required or desired to be given under the Agreement
shall be deemed given if in writing and sent by first class mail to the Officer
or the Company at the addresses as set forth below or to such other address of
which either the Officer or the Company shall notify the other in writing.
Address of the Company
300 Liberty Street
Peoria, Illinois 61602
Address of Officer
6215 N. English Oak Court
Peoria, Illinois 61615
8. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver of either party hereto of a breach or
condition of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed
as a waiver of any subsequent breach or condition by either the Company or the
Officer.
9. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is made in Illinois and shall be governed
by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard for its principles for
conflicts of laws.
10. AMENDMENTS. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended only by a
written agreement executed by the Company and Officer.
11. BONUSES NOT TO BE ANNUAL COMPENSATION UNDER RETENTION AGREEMENT.
Solely for purposes of determining whether Officer has terminated employment for
good reason pursuant to Section 2.2 of a Retention Agreement (Energy Delivery
Business Unit) dated February 1, 2002 (the "Retention Agreement") bonuses set
forth herein shall not be deemed Annual Compensation as defined in the Retention
Agreement. The maximum amounts payable hereunder shall not be deemed targets for
incentive compensation as described in Section 2.2 of the Retention Agreement.
If bonuses herein are the only bonuses established for Officer for the
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fiscal year of the sale utilizing targets, then Annual Compensation shall be
determined as of the year 2000 as set forth in the Retention Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year set forth above.
/s/Thomas S. Romanowski
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Thomas S. Romanowski
Officer
/s/Leonard M. Lee
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Leonard M. Lee
Central Illinois Light Company
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